Ordered 4.7k of tools...

[1ZlowZ]

Not so great pictures... :/
but nonetheless
socket drawer

wrench drawer

ratchet, tq wrench and breaker bar.
got some heel bars in there because idk where to put them yet.

Should be here in two weeks...

I'll list most of it. tell me how I did.

8pc, soft grip screw drivers.
4pc, Awl/pick set
4pc, pry bar set
4pc, plier/cutter set
8pc, Punch chisel set
4pc, Heel bar set
8-19mm comb wrench set
3/8-1" comb wrench set
43pc torx socket set short/long
30pc hex socket set
6pc extensions wobble plus 1 1/2" - 11"
33pc, blue point 1/2 general service set
155pc, blue point 1/4 & 3/8 general service set
Ratchets, (3/8dr. FHOF80, FHLF80)(1/2dr. SHLF80A, SH80A)
2pc 16" plier set
2pc strap wrench kit
32oz deadblow, ball peen
Adjustable pliers 1 3/4" jaw
Flex stubby wrench set 8-19mm
Flux stubby wrench set 3/4-1"
MG725 1/2dr Impact
CT7850 18v Cordless impact
Impact sockets 10-24mm
Impact sockets 3/8- 1 5/16"
1/2dr. 5" impact ext.
3/8dr. Tq Wrench 5-75'lbs
1/2dr. Tq Wrench 50-250'lbs
KRA5311FPCM tool box Royal blue

All for 4,744 with tax.
Mostly snap on tools some blue point should all be here by the 18th by freight.

 

[Hiball]

If it Fits your Needs and your Happy thats All that Matters.. Post some Pics when they show up.

 

[CWP1616L]

Why are they sending those tools by freight? They can easily be shipped in boxes via UPS.

 

[kunkernator]

And I thought the $950 I just dropped on Gearwrench promos was a lot.

 

[CWP1616L]

Any amount of money spent on quality durable goods is money well spent. "Durable Goods" are things that are not consumable like food and gasoline.

 

[HaroRider]

Any amount of money spent on quality durable goods is money well spent. "Durable Goods" are things that are not consumable like food and gasoline.

I agree. And durable doesnt NEED to be truck brand.

I feel the money I invested in my USA craftsman stuff is well worth it.
Then again I am not a pro.

Please post pics when it all arives.

 

[nti06]

Are you a UTI student?

 

[jjjrmx5]

Half of that order I'd buy.

Half I'd source elsewhere.

MG725 and all the Snap-On 80 tooth offerings--worth it.
Blue Point service sets---waaaaaaay overpriced. No way and I passed on it 5 years go too.

Your money. For me--$2,500 to the truck and for the other half you can get $5k if you shop smartly and know your mfgrs. and shop online. I'll do Pi all day over S-O torque wrenches even when doing MIL spec and ISO work. Truck is nice, but things like warrantying air tools or torque wrenches is still money out of pocket and the same $$ as going other vendor.

Good luck.

 

[b1ghwx]

Good job - if you paid cash. Fool if you went into debt

 

[Hiball]

Good job - if you paid cash. Fool if you went into debt

Your only a fool if you don't understand how credit works... Or how to run your finances.

Credit is not the enemy... nothing wrong with borrowing a little cash to get your career started.

 

[Brownsfan]

And now cue the snap on haters saying those tools are the worse thing you could have done. If he is just starting aout he bought some stuff that he will have forever if he dont lose it. If you buy a 5k dollar car how long would it last you? Couple years? Are there things on that list I would have bought elseware sure but I didnt buy them. I owe my Snap On guy a wopping 130 bucks and he dont want me to pay him fully off. When I started out I bought all Craftsman with a Sears card I was able to get with a 1k limit. Some of that stuff I dont have anymore because they wore out or broke, some stuff I still have almost 20 years later. If I could do it over I would have bought more snap on stuff instead of the craftsman. Sockets I would have bought Craftsman instead of Blue Point. Thats the only thing I would change

 

[805gregg]

How drunk were you?

 

[Brownsfan]

Your only a fool if you don't understand how credit works... Or how to run your finances.

Credit is not the enemy... nothing wrong with borrowing a little cash to get your career started.

Exactly. When I started I had a Sears card and a 1k limit. Then I discovered the Snap On truck. you mean I can buy this stuff and pay you every week with no intrest? Paid mt Sears card off and been buying Snap On tools ever since. I still will never buy the sockets or wrenches though. Why? I still have the Craftsman sockets and wrenches from almost 20 years ago. Ratchets. screwdrivers, pliers, hook tools, and panel tools etc all Snap on. When used responsably the truck can work out very well for a tech starting out.

 

[86k10]

Why are they sending those tools by freight? They can easily be shipped in boxes via UPS.

UPS man might have a hard time with a hand delivery of the KRA5311FPCM tool box Royal blue tool box

What is up with the cash only for tools attitude I see on here? I have not meet many if any mechanics that got all their tools cash up front. I have done Sears credit card, Snap On corporate, Mac corporate, Credit union personal loan, Tool truck credit, cash to buy tools. If I was buying tools cash up front I probably wouldn't be making the money I make.

 

[refried]

Very nice, You'll be very happy with them. I would have gone with SO sockets instead of Blue Point but everything will last a very long time.

 

[kythri]

And now cue the snap on haters saying those tools are the worse thing you could have done. If he is just starting aout he bought some stuff that he will have forever if he dont lose it. If you buy a 5k dollar car how long would it last you? Couple years? Are there things on that list I would have bought elseware sure but I didnt buy them. I owe my Snap On guy a wopping 130 bucks and he dont want me to pay him fully off. When I started out I bought all Craftsman with a Sears card I was able to get with a 1k limit. Some of that stuff I dont have anymore because they wore out or broke, some stuff I still have almost 20 years later. If I could do it over I would have bought more snap on stuff instead of the craftsman. Sockets I would have bought Craftsman instead of Blue Point. Thats the only thing I would change

So, instead of flagging Snap-on bashing posts, and letting the mods deal with it, you just bait them.

 

[Hiball]

What is up with the cash only for tools attitude I see on here? I have not meet many if any mechanics that got all their tools cash up front. I have done Sears credit card, Snap On corporate, Mac corporate, Credit union personal loan, Tool truck credit, cash to buy tools. If I was buying tools cash up front I probably wouldn't be making the money I make.

Americans are notorious for poor credit usage... The easy way out is to blame credit and then ridicule anyone who uses it. I'd say $4700 is a small price to pay for tools to start a career. I have some college friends who probably drank more than $4700 worth of financial aid....

 

[chris142]

I didn't see an air ratchet in your list

 

[Hiball]

I didn't see an air ratchet in your list

Do techs use a lot of air ratchets? I always assumed they where to slow for most flat rate guys.

 

[Armstrong1720]

Well im starting my old trucking company back up and going to be trucks soon im going to do everything my self this time. I thought i had a ton of tons but need more and a bigger box. Im looking at ebay for matco and snappy looking at close to $5000 i will pay cash only. If i cant find it on ebay then i will go to the tool truck i cant see going into debt over tools. Save save

 

[BD1]

Cool, what do you have to put them in ??

 

[kythri]

$4750 for all of that, including a box, doesn't seem half bad. Enjoy your haul!

 

[dsmnickk90]

Do techs use a lot of air ratchets? I always assumed they where to slow for most flat rate guys.

Its faster than a hand ratchet

 

[86k10]

If you did forget a 3/8 air ratchet and want to go cheap this is one I would recommend. It had a 2 or 3 year warranty and did good. I used it for about 8 months and got a better one then brought this one home.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_83944-47120...gps-_-gps-_-gps-_-3309260&CAWELAID=1023921037

Also the Kobalt 3/8 impact gun is great for the price if you are looking for one of those. I got both for about $80 OTD.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_80407-47120...=1&currentURL=?Ntt=impact+wrenches&facetInfo=

 

[kiatech]

Do techs use a lot of air ratchets? I always assumed they where to slow for most flat rate guys.

Used allot when doing timing belts or other things on the front of an engine.

 

[chris142]

I use mine constantly

 

[Hiball]

Its faster than a hand ratchet

Lol... Not questioning that, most of the techs I've seen are whirling impacts. I suspect, it depends on what you work on primarily.

Used allot when doing timing belts or other things on the front of an engine.

I can see that, because your not gonna snake a impact into that area

 

[neonnblack]

even though im betting alot of nuts can be taken off faster with a ratchet, you cant do alot of them before hand fatigue sets in. So you take a mildly slower option, but it NEVER slows down.

 

[billymade]

Looks like you got allot of the typical tools that you will need for work; good luck with your purchase and your career!

 

[Rsanchez91]

I'm just absolutely jealous!

 

[chris142]

An air ratchet will fit where an impact wont.

 

[Murphy4570]

Do techs use a lot of air ratchets? I always assumed they where to slow for most flat rate guys.

They work great for stuff where an air impact won't fit, or for stuff where you don't want to turn bolts too fast. Jap serpentine belt tensioner bolts come to mind. Air ratchet works great for those.

I also personally prefer air ratchets for small bolts that are numerous, like valvecover bolts and trans pan bolts. Impact gun will zip them off, sure, but can easily send a bolt flying through the shop too, never to be seen again.

 

[redwrench60]

Do techs use a lot of air ratchets? I always assumed they where to slow for most flat rate guys.

Only when I can't cram an impact in there!

 

[Jason280]

While I would have never spent that on new tools, I'll certainly not fault anyone spending that who will be wrenching professionally.

Good luck with the purchase!

 

[1ZlowZ]

I don't see whats wrong with going into debt with the tools. If I make the minimum payment (which I don't plan on doing) I'd still be spending 2.5k less than what retail is.
I'll be sure to post pictures in this thread when I recieve them. I already got an offer on the tool box for 500$ more than I paid for it, but I plan on keeping it.
I'm sure I got most of the essentials but it'll be good for a starter position I think.
Also, I leave to MCRD San Diego in 2 months, I took advantage of the student discount while I had it. I see no harm done. :O

 

[shockwave]

I would invest in a couple of nice flashlights like stinger led and the new snap on led 18v that uses the same battery from ur cordless impact as the pivoting head will be a life saver at times for lighting under the hood

 

[NC-Fordguy]

Lots of cool stuff

 

[1ZlowZ]

I actually might've gotten too optimistic with the flashlight.
I got it for 50bux with the discount and I figured I could also use it when I go camping
200+ lumens it says... We'll see.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...681571&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

 

[03protege]

Americans are notorious for poor credit usage... The easy way out is to blame credit and then ridicule anyone who uses it. I'd say $4700 is a small price to pay for tools to start a career. I have some college friends who probably drank more than $4700 worth of financial aid....

Great and now this turned into another buying tools on credit vs tuition money debate.

 

[Hiball]

Great and now this turned into another buying tools on credit vs tuition money debate.

It did?